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Paper Mario

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First release
Aug 11, 2000
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure · Action, Fantasy, Comedy
Platforms
Nintendo 64, Wii, Wii U

Paper Mario, a turn-based JRPG entry in the Mario franchise with a paper-based aesthetic and platforming elements, sees the titular character working his way through the Mushroom Kingdom's diverse locales and biomes, meeting its inhabitants, fighthing unruly enemies and recruiting an array of companions in order to once again save Princess Peach from the clutches of the evil Koopa King Bowser.

Also known as Zhi Pian Mario, Mario Story, 纸片马里奥, Super Mario RPG 2
… See more, 纸片马力欧, Paper Mario 64

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Release dates
Nintendo 64
Aug 11, 2000
Nintendo 64
Feb 05, 2001
Nintendo 64
2001
All 9 release dates
Nintendo 64
2004
Wii
Jul 10, 2007
Wii
Jul 13, 2007
Wii
Jul 16, 2007
Wii U
Apr 30, 2015
Wii U
May 21, 2015
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
28h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view, Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
ghosts, gravity, mascot, turn-based, death
… All 65, maze, gambling, undead, princess, dialogue trees, slavery, easter egg, high score, silent protagonist, turn-based combat, turtle, snowman, boss fight, spiritual successor, anthropomorphism, customization, leveling up, human, damsel in distress, breaking the fourth wall, transforming boss, party system, collectibles, virtual console, non-player character, save point, melee, unbeatable enemies, self-referential humor, moving platforms, villain, recurring boss, level cap, sleeping, tentacles, temporary invincibility, vore, boss assistance, not-so-bad guys, poisoning, invisibility, fire manipulation, surprising character switches, escaping imprisonment, battle screen, hammer bros., restoration, camel, persistent enemy, greatest hits, interactive battle system, turn-based rpg, retroachievements, wii virtual console, wii u virtual console, fan translation - portuguese, nintendo switch online - expansion pack, nintendo gateway system, nintendo 64 exclusive, battery save

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Critic Score
90
Main + Extras (IGDB)
28h
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IGDB · recorded 22 Oct 2026
Also in 4 other languages

Language data: IGDB · recorded 22 Oct 2026